37th annual OLG Crab Fest Preview

If you are looking for some fun this Fourth of July Weekend, head down to Bay St. Louis for the 37th annual OLG Crab Fest. The annual crab festival is put on each year by Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church to help raise money for the church. Festival-goers pack the OLG Grounds to enjoy numerous vendors, carnival rides,…

Bo’s Sno Zone and Snacks in Biloxi

As the Coast heats up during the summer, a snowball stand in Biloxi is cooling down the city. Since opening last year, during the pandemic, Bo’s Sno Zone and Snacks has changed the game for snowballs on the Coast. Their unique menu, undeniable flavor combinations, and fresh ingredients keeps customers coming back for more. The owner of Bo’s, Timothy Bolling,…

Port City FC honors Cayce Seal

As the Gulf Coast community continues to mourn the tragic passing of lineman Cayce Seal, Port City FC is taking their turn honoring one of their own. A standout soccer player at St. Stanislaus, and later Pearl River Community College, Cayce was known as the extreme competitor and has deep ties to the pitch in South Mississippi. News 25’s Jeff…

The dough still rising at Tatonut in Ocean Springs

The sweet smell of Tatonut donuts fills the air on Government Street in Ocean Springs. The donut shop has recently reopened. As the sun rises in Ocean Springs, so does the dough at Tatonut. The shop reopened two weeks ago after being closed for over five months after the owner, David Mohler, passed away in January. It’s now being managed…

Pet safety for the Fourth of July

While Fourth of July is a time for celebration, it can also be a scary time for your furry friends. Many pets go missing during this time of year due to the bright lights and loud noises of fireworks. The Jackson County Animal Shelter says to make sure all pets are secured either inside or fenced in a yard this…

MS Gulf Coast Job and Resource Fair

Biloxi NAACP, East Biloxi Community Collaborative, and Goodwill Industries of South Mississippi hosted a job and resource fair. Many gathered inside the coliseum, browsing from table to table in hopes of securing a job. Over 27 employers were set up, some waiting to hire people on the spot. Twenty-five community resource centers were also set up informing people about community…

City of Biloxi Inauguration Ceremony

Municipal elections across South Mississippi wrapped up earlier this month and now cities are swearing in their newly elected officials. Earlier today, the City of Biloxi had its inauguration ceremony for its seven council members and mayor, all of which were re-elected from the last term. The council members took time during their speeches to thank family and friends as…

Health experts warn of Delta Variant

The Delta Variant could be weeks away from becoming the dominant COVID-19 variant in the country. Health experts say it spreads more easily and could be more dangerous. It’s the same variant that ravaged India and now it’s been identified in more than 85 countries including the U.S. which is why world leaders are working together to ramp up global…

Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo

The Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo is almost here. It’s not their first rodeo, in fact, it’s their 73rd, a long running tradition on the Coast. Here to tell us more about this year’s rendition we’ve got Vice President Donnie Armes and his grandson Rodie Armes. Tags: mississippi deep sea fishing rodeo

Gulfport native Brittney Reese qualifies for fourth Olympic games

Over the weekend, another track and field star from the Gulf Coast punching her ticket to the 2020 Tokyo Games. During Saturday’s long jump finals, Brittney Reese won her 13th national title with a jump of 7.13 meters that ranks third in the world and is her personal best since 2017. That makes Reese just the fourth U.S. long jumper…

Pass Christian native Cory McGee’s Road to Tokyo Olympics

Last week, Pass Christian native Cory McGee ran the 1500-meter race of her life, setting a new personal record by more than three seconds. Now a first-time Olympian for Team USA, McGee says her road to Tokyo started on just about every road in Pass Christian. “I laugh. I think I’ve run – I mean I’ve probably run on every…

PRCC’s Landon Gartman named Pitcher of the Year

At Pearl River Community College, redshirt freshman Landon Gartman has been named NJCAA Division II National Pitcher of the Year. This season, Gartman was a perfect 9-0 on the mound with the nation’s second-best ERA of 1.95 to go along with 81 strikeouts across 60 innings of work. He was already named an NJCAA All-American, All Region 23, All MACCC,…

Southern Miss HC Scott Berry rooting for MSU in CWS Finals

In terms of big-time college baseball, it doesn’t get any bigger than the state of Mississippi. Each year, the Magnolia State ranks first in attendance across any state’s big three programs and MSU is living proof of that, still playing in the last week of June. It’s funny how your biggest rivals can be some of your biggest supporters in…

Housing market in South Mississippi

The housing market in South Mississippi is doing extremely well like the rest of the U.S. News 25 spoke with Expect Realty in D’Iberville and they’ve seen an uptick in sales across the Coast. For example, in this year’s month of May in total about 680 homes were sold on the Coast where last year it was less than 500….

Port City FC to honor Cayce Seal

In an effort to help support Cayce Seal’s family during this time, Port City Football Club will be donating all ticket proceeds from its Tuesday matchup against Southern States SC to Seal’s family. In 2016, Seal was a central defender for the team during its inaugural season Port City played in the Gulf Coast Premier League as Biloxi City. Port…

Remembering the life of Bay St. Louis lineman Cayce Seal

The Gulf Coast is still mourning the loss of Bay St. Louis man Cayce Seal who suffered an electric shock while on the job last week in New Orleans. Family and friends express their love, memories, and farewell messages on the casket where lineman Cayce Seal will take his final rest. Cayce’s older brother, Cody, said, “I know Cayce would…

200-year-old oak tree in Ocean Springs causing issues

A 200-year-old live oak tree in Ocean Springs is causing controversy. The tree is presenting safety concerns leaving many stumped on whether the tree should be cut down. This morning, an arborist from New Orleans weighed in the debate. “Leave it. Absolutely 100 percent don’t cut it down. It’s just crazy what is happening to this tree that’s been here…

New water taxi service along the Coast

A new water taxi service is docked at Point Cadet Marina in Biloxi just in time to take those looking for some fun this Fourth of July out on an island adventure. The choppy water didn’t stop Sam Hasley from taking his boat out on the water to test it out. Hasley is very familiar with the sea life and…

Ocean Springs Planet Fitness grand reopening event

Ocean Springs Planet Fitness is celebrating club updates with a members welcome back event. Ocean Springs Planet Fitness opened its doors for a reopening after upgrading the facility and furnishing the club with new cardio equipment, strength equipment, and more. The members appreciation event included educational sessions on using the new equipment, raffle opportunities including a chance to win a…

Veterans with PTSD and fireworks

While many across South Mississippi are preparing for a week of festivities ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, some Coast residents may associate this time more with stress than fun. Many veterans experience post traumatic stress disorder triggered by traditional July 4th celebrations such as the sound and percussions of fireworks. Veteran and Crusaders for Veterans President Kevin Cuttill…

New statewide campaign aims to stop human trafficking

Attorney General Lynn Fitch and Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell, along with other partners, launched Mississippi’s first statewide human trafficking campaign. ‘Be the Solution’ offers nationally recognized training resources and materials to CDL drivers and school bus drivers across Mississippi. The goal is to better educate and equip drivers about how to spot and report human trafficking. In addition to…

MS Public Service Commission approves water system

The Mississippi Public Service Commission has approved the acquisition of 26 water and wastewater systems in Mississippi. Great River Utility Operating Company will serve about 6,800 connections across the state. Great River is a division of Central States Water Resources, one of the 15 largest investor-owned utilities in the United States. This will be Central States Water Resources first time…

Fourth annual Pride Festival in Biloxi

After having to cancel last year’s event due to COVID-19, the Gulf Coast Association of Pride returned with their fourth annual Pride Festival. People from all over came to celebrate at the Point Cadet Plaza Pavilion in Biloxi. There was live music, vendors, and even free mom hugs. The Gulf Coast Association of Pride is a nonprofit organization that is…